Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
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🏛️ Government
Sen. Rich Draheim and Sen. Nick Frentz say *Mayo Clinic* will close six clinics by early December, causing worries over fewer healthcare services and longer wait times at the new Mankato campus addition.
They urge the state to reexamine funding priorities for first responders, hospitals and clinics over non-essential spending.
North Mankato City Council voted Monday to set a preliminary maximum property tax levy increase of 1.59% for 2026 with an overall increase of about $10.2 million to cover new expenses—public hearings on the budget are scheduled for Dec.
1 and Dec. 15 before a final rate is adopted in December.
The Mankato Area School Board certified the maximum allowable levy for the 2026-27 budget on Monday as it set the stage for final state details on debt service and facility maintenance funding—specific numbers are expected by Sept.
30. This step follows routine summer work with the state’s Department of Education to set preliminary levy amounts.
🎉 Mankato Events
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53rd Annual Traditional Mahkato Wacipi
7 p.m., 1 p.m. — Land of Memories Park — $8 general admission, free for children and seniors — Celebrate Dakota culture with dance, music, and traditional festivities at this vibrant powwow.
Sioux Falls Cougars vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Football
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. — Blakeslee Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch as the Cougars and Mavericks clash in a thrilling college football matchup.
Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Football Game
12:00 p.m. — Blakeslee Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Mavericks as they take to the field in an exciting football showdown.
Mavericks vs. Tommies College Football Showdown
12:00 PM – 5:02 PM — Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center — VIP ticket options available — Experience elite seating and a vibrant tailgate at the Mavericks' face-off against the Tommies.
Winona State Warriors vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Football
1-2:30 p.m. — Blakeslee Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of collegiate football as the Warriors take on the Mavericks.
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